tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post8472791225923193072..comments2023-10-21T09:05:07.811-04:00Comments on A Galant Storyteller: Making Washable Fake Stage Blood FXAlexander Galanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-84165892021262228502018-08-27T06:06:50.410-04:002018-08-27T06:06:50.410-04:00Hey! First of all I would like to thank you for sh...Hey! First of all I would like to thank you for sharing this information! And second, how long before I can make this before it is unusable. I mean, if I make it now and use it week later, will it still be as easy to wipe off as if I would have usen it right after I had done it?<br />I'm going to a convention where my costume would need blood, but I am only able to make the blood a week earlier.<br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-33222904409655058512016-10-31T16:28:06.261-04:002016-10-31T16:28:06.261-04:00It didn't stain the wool WWII uniforms, nor di...It didn't stain the wool WWII uniforms, nor did it stain a white satin top. That being said, I've never tried fleece. You could make a very small batch and do a tiny spot test. Alexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-19058091682168436452016-10-31T16:08:26.331-04:002016-10-31T16:08:26.331-04:00Hey! This recipe seems to be just what I need, but...Hey! This recipe seems to be just what I need, but I have a fleece jacket that is pristine white. Do you know whether or not the jacket will stain with this recipe?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845662688813965608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-49604580837062208042016-06-17T11:32:44.129-04:002016-06-17T11:32:44.129-04:00Much appreciated. Thanks for the response!Much appreciated. Thanks for the response!Casey D. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599075118308852478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-4621317266831325782016-06-12T11:13:13.062-04:002016-06-12T11:13:13.062-04:00I can't say for sure. I agree that the blood m...I can't say for sure. I agree that the blood mixtures with detergent will bubble up in those conditions. But this recipe is washable so going into water may dissolve it away. I don't know.<br /> I don't do Special FX anymore, so I don't have a batch to test with. Alexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-19466047659704896752016-06-12T11:07:43.648-04:002016-06-12T11:07:43.648-04:00Last time I used this was in a scene where the act...Last time I used this was in a scene where the actress wore a white jacket and the fake blood beaded along the jacket and dripped onto a white leather couch. Neither were stained as it wiped off easily.<br /><br />That being said, haven't tested it on everything. If you have the time do a spot test ahead before the shoot day. Try on an area of the car seat that won't be seen like near the floor.Alexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-1638947103896896962016-06-12T10:38:43.748-04:002016-06-12T10:38:43.748-04:00Hello! I have to make a washable blood mixture for...Hello! I have to make a washable blood mixture for a scene taking place in the water where I have to pour blood all over the water area were shooting and pouring it on the actor's clothes. I am afraid to use mixtures with detergent as it may create a lot of bubbles and foam once it's mixed with water and agitated by the actors' moves. Does your mixture work for such conditions? Waiting for your reply, Thanks!Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-60210748841552662162016-06-09T06:58:14.551-04:002016-06-09T06:58:14.551-04:00Hi there! I'm not sure if you did anymore tes...Hi there! I'm not sure if you did anymore tests, so perhaps I'm just treading the same territory as Kushella, but I was wondering if you think this will work well for car interiors. I will be directing a no budget short film soon and, as you can guess, cannot afford to buy a car just so I can get blood on it. We will also be filming under the sun in the dead of summer. Do you think I'd be able to borrow a friend's car, splash blood all over the driver's side interior, and then wipe it away without a trace? Thanks in advance!Casey D. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599075118308852478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-87820784728703391932015-08-10T09:04:00.391-04:002015-08-10T09:04:00.391-04:00I do understand the concern. I've recently bee...I do understand the concern. I've recently been an on-set dresser on films. <br />When we used this 'blood' for The War Show, it accidentally got onto the uniforms - which in WWII were wool. Not something that can be thrown into a wash and no time to dry clean. Backstage crew was surprised how easily it wiped off (I believe they had baby wipes). <br />For an extra measure, you could try doing a spot test any fabric you have great concerns with... If I have time later today, I may try doing a test myself. Alexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-14881686800278705732015-08-10T05:09:31.371-04:002015-08-10T05:09:31.371-04:00Hello sir ,, first of all id like to thank you for...Hello sir ,, first of all id like to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have been researching on how to make washable and edible blood that wont stain our location for a film and a few rented out furnitures. considering that fake blood would stain we opted to buy doubles for bedsheets and wardrobe. I'd like to ask if we were to shoot and our seq. required the location to be bloody . will we be able to wipe of the srrains on walls .. lamps pillows etc.. as our next seq requires the location to be clean again . I dont know if you understood my dilemma we will be shooting in 2 days . and im very nervous about having to be the cause of delay for the shoot . the production design team which is us are required to supply the fake blood . and im worried our stuff will stain furniture rugs etc... please i need help since your in special fx I think you know what im talking about .. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079254933514057950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-43252325958639209302015-03-05T10:02:55.978-05:002015-03-05T10:02:55.978-05:00Good questions.
The blood congeals if left expose...Good questions. <br />The blood congeals if left exposed to the air. However, be warned, our costumer tried pre-staining a bloody shirt with this mixture and it did harden and dry but when the actor started to sweat, their body heat warmed it back to liquid form. <br />The batch we made lasted for 2 months before it was gone. <br /><br />No, you shouldn't refrigerate it. It will harden to a candy. <br /><br />Let me know if you have any other questions. Alexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-56093883274070883112015-03-05T00:11:08.569-05:002015-03-05T00:11:08.569-05:00Does the blood congeal at all? After making it, ho...Does the blood congeal at all? After making it, how long will it last in a large container? Should it be refrigerated? <br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469997327501320328.post-8421751970093508092014-01-14T12:06:28.760-05:002014-01-14T12:06:28.760-05:00Briiliant Alex. Thanks for sharing!
Briiliant Alex. Thanks for sharing!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com